Lakshmi Naresh K.
Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer • Bangalore, India • l*******************@gmail.com • +91*******376 • drivetube.ai/•••••
Professional Summary
Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience designing and delivering AUTOSAR-compliant ECU software and ADAS/safety solutions. Expert in AUTOSAR BSW/ASW (COM, DCM, RTE, SWC) configuration and integration using Vector DaVinci, with deep hands-on experience in CAN/UDS diagnostics, ECU calibration, and functional safety workflows. Bridging embedded systems with AI/ML pipelines for driver monitoring, predictive maintenance, and perception-assisted features using Python, OpenCV, and PyTorch to enable data-driven automotive functionality.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: C++14,Python
Frameworks and Libraries: PyTorch,Scikit-learn,OpenCV,Pandas
Testing: CANalyzer,INCA
Tools and Methodologies: Vector DaVinci Developer,Vector DaVinci Configurator,QNX,Renesas,TC23x platform
Skills: Embedded C
AUTOSAR & Automotive Software: AUTOSAR Classic RTE, COM, DCM, SWC,Adaptive AUTOSAR concepts,SOME,IP
Communication Protocols: CAN,UDS ISO 14229-1
Version Control & ALM: IBM DOORS,PTC,MKS
Debuggers & Compilers: winIDEA,Green Hills GHS,Tasking C166
IDE & Configuration Management: Rational ClearCase,ASCET
Work Experience
Valeo India Pvt. Ltd.
India
Senior Advanced Engineer
July 2023 – July 2024
Automotive Tier-1 supplier (Valeo) — worked on ADAS front-camera software and AUTOSAR ECU integration supporting OEM driver assistance features.
Tech Stack: Vector DaVinci Developer, Vector DaVinci Configurator, CANalyzer, winIDEA, Renesas
- Configured and optimized AUTOSAR BSW and ASW modules (COM, DCM, RTE) using Vector DaVinci Developer/Configurator to enable robust ECU communication and diagnostics for front-camera ADAS.
- Developed embedded C application logic for front-camera features (CMBS, TSR, AHB) on Renesas/processor-based ECUs, integrating AUTOSAR COM/DCM stacks to deliver OEM-required behaviors.
- Performed diagnostic analysis and root-cause debugging with CANalyzer and winIDEA, isolating communication and timing issues to stabilize camera feature releases.
- Collaborated with international R&D teams (Japan) to align software design with OEM driver assistance requirements and ensure cross-region compliance of ADAS functions.
- Led mentoring and knowledge-transfer sessions for junior engineers, establishing AUTOSAR configuration best practices and review checklists to improve first-pass integration quality.
- Supported release validation and defect triage activities during ECU bring-up and HIL phases, coordinating fix delivery and ensuring traceability against requirements.
Wipro Technologies
India
Technical Lead
Oct 2021 – July 2023
IT services/engineering provider delivering embedded software and driver monitoring system (DMS) solutions to automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Tech Stack: Vector DaVinci Developer, CANalyzer, INCA, PyTorch, OpenCV
- Directed a cross-functional team to deliver Driver Monitoring System (DMS) software, owning AUTOSAR BSW configuration (COM, DCM) and ASW component integration for real-time attention monitoring.
- Architected and integrated ML-assisted perception prototypes for DMS using Python, OpenCV and PyTorch to support fatigue and distraction detection pipelines on TC23x-based platforms.
- Managed client-facing technical discussions with Tier-1 suppliers to refine functional requirements, translate OEM needs into AUTOSAR design, and prioritize deliverables.
- Implemented UDS diagnostic services and configured DCM modules to support fault reporting and mode transitions required by DMS features.
- Led software integration and component-level verification using CANalyzer and INCA, reducing integration regressions through improved test cases and CI gating.
- Coached engineers on AUTOSAR configuration, code reviews, and requirements traceability to enhance on-time delivery and maintain compliance with project milestones.
Veoneer India Pvt. Ltd. (via HCL Technologies & Magna Infotech)
India
Senior Engineer
June 2016 – Oct 2021
Automotive safety supplier (Veoneer) — developed safety-critical ECU software for airbag systems and collaborated with global OEM teams on functional safety.
Tech Stack: CANalyzer, INCA, winIDEA, IBM DOORS, Tasking C166
- Engineered Airbag ECU software for crash sensing and deployment logic using Embedded C and AUTOSAR ASW/BSW integration to meet safety requirements.
- Configured AUTOSAR modules (COM, DCM) and validated UDS services to ensure reliable diagnostic and communication behavior in safety-critical scenarios.
- Led testing, debugging, and calibration activities using CANalyzer, INCA and winIDEA; executed functional tests and resolved timing and signal-interaction issues.
- Managed requirements and traceability using IBM DOORS to support audits and functional safety reviews, contributing to successful compliance evaluations.
- Contributed to architecture and safety analysis for AUTOSAR-based implementations, collaborating with teams in Sweden, Germany and Japan to meet OEM specifications.
- Performed module-level performance tuning and code optimizations on Tasking C166 targets to ensure deterministic behavior under crash conditions.
Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
India
Software Engineer
Mar 2011 – Sep 2015
Bosch automotive engineering — developed control software for emission management and ECU communication for passenger and commercial vehicles.
Tech Stack: ASCET, INCA, CANalyzer, MED17
- Designed and implemented control software for emission management systems (dosing control, SCR) to meet Euro VI regulatory targets using ASCET and Embedded C.
- Developed state-machine based heater control algorithms to improve cold-start efficiency and system reliability across vehicle platforms.
- Implemented and validated CAN communication modules; executed diagnostic and calibration tasks using INCA and CANalyzer to support OEM calibration teams.
- Diagnosed complex issues in MED17 controllers and implemented corrective software fixes to address emission-critical behaviors in collaboration with European OEMs.
- Participated in system-level function development for DNOXCTL and SCRCat subsystems, integrating hydraulic and temperature modeling into ECU software.
- Prepared software for HIL testing and supported verification activities to ensure compliance with performance and regulatory benchmarks.
Aeronautical Development Agency (via RMS Technologies)
India
Contract Engineer
Jan 2010 – Feb 2011
Aerospace R&D — developed flight test instrumentation software and real-time data acquisition modules for prototype aircraft testing.
Tech Stack: Embedded C, POST routines, Flight test instrumentation
- Designed and developed software components for Flight Test Instrumentation enabling accurate real-time flight data acquisition and validation using Embedded C.
- Built Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines to verify hardware readiness and improve system reliability prior to mission-critical flight trials.
- Integrated data acquisition units and collaborated with test teams to ensure successful deployment of scan modules in DACENT and RAU units.
- Implemented efficient data scanning and buffering strategies to meet real-time throughput and determinism requirements for flight instrumentation.
- Documented software interfaces and test procedures used during flight trials, aiding rapid troubleshooting and acceptance testing.
- Supported end-to-end verification activities on instrumentation units, ensuring repeatable data capture and validated signal integrity during test flights.
Education
CDAC, Hyderabad
PG Diploma in Embedded Systems • Hyderabad, India • 2009
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
B.Tech, Electronics & Communications • Hyderabad, India • 2008
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